THE ROLE & THE TEAM We are seeking an experienced Controller for our Payments Department. INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) Monthly closing : Become a key player in our monthly financial close, mastering tasks like accrual building and volume updates. You'll have the opportunity to take full ownership of specific P&L lines, making a direct impact on our financial accuracy. Monthly financial reporting: You'll own and optimize financial reports providing valuable insights to ourstakeholders. You’ll progressively take on more of the 3 statements and forecast processes Dive deep into variance analysis, helping us understand the"why" behind budget deviations and providing actionable insights Project contribution Contribute to exciting projects that streamline our processes and enhance financial transparency.Your expertise will be invaluable in driving positive change Design and document our process maps, laying the groundwork for future automation initiatives and shaping the future of our finance department. WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Minimum 3-4 years of relevant experience in Finance, including in Controlling; ideally in a fast-paced and data-driven environment. Excellent analytical skills, high attention to details, good entrepreneurship mindset. Good communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and financial reporting tools; knowledge of BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus. Fluency in English. OUR OFFER Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer. Employee shares program 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners 2 paid volunteering days a year Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year 27 days of vacation a year to start Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement) Family services, including counseling and support Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass) Mental health support and coaching available Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src22377bdd1us